At the Munich Security Conference, Vice President JD Vance made a bold defense of free speech, directly confronting European leaders about their censorship while they sought further support from America to protect democracy. His challenge resembled historic moments, likening it to Reagan's stance against Soviet oppression. Vance's remarks ignited hostility among European diplomats, notably by stating no assistance could be extended to those fearful of their own voters. His speech sparked outrage and criticism from both European officials and some American commentators, indicating a growing rift over the perception of free speech rights.
Vance questioned how our allies could claim to be the bastions of freedom while denying free expression to their citizens.
If you are running in fear of your own voters, there is nothing America can do for you.
An unnamed German official in attendance declared, 'This is all so insane and worrying.'
The outrage of the Europeans was only surpassed by our own anti-free speech voices in government, the media and academia.
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